The Town Plaza

Ella

I wake and she's gone. Sighing, I get dressed before heading to the coffee shop.

Ian

I wake to a slap to the face. Sitting straight up, I fall out of bed and bring a hand to my cheek. I curse under my breath before finding Kyle giggling beside me.

"Apa... you jump," he points before yawning.

I sigh and scoop him up, standing and walking to the kitchen. After we get dressed, I decide to take him to the park and leave the apartment.

Ella

I keep walking to the shop and take a deep breath.

Ian

I spot Ella on the way before Kyle breaks from my grip and sprints ahead. Swearing mentally, I take off after him.

Ella

I see Ian and flash a smile, chuckling as he chases after a kid.

Ian

Kyle keeps going, making a bee-line to the ice cream shop, and I almost stop and laugh my a*s off.

"Kyle!" I call, unable to keep from smiling, "Not now! It's too early! Come back here!"

Ella

I smile before catching the kid as he passes me, scooping him up in my arms, "Got him."

Ian

I smile and sigh of relief, walking to Ella, "Thank you. He doesn't usually do stuff like that."

Ella

I nod and hand him over, flashing a smile, "Kids do that. Is he yours?"

Ian

Kyle studies her, confused, and I nod, "Yeah. S'Kyle. Ky, this is my friend, Ella."

He looks at me before glancing back at her.

"Apa take me to get ice cream," he smiles.

I sigh, "Nice try, slick. You still have to wait until after lunch. It's only morning."

Ella

I smile and chuckle, "You married?"

Ian

I shake my head and Kyle copies me.

"Nah, Mama no want Kyle," he says happily.

I hold him closer and sigh, "That's not what I told you, Ky."

I glance at Ella.

"She disappeared after he was born. Our relationship wasn't anything special though. Kyle's the one missing out."

Ella

I sigh and shrug, "Well, not all relationships end well. S'life. He's adorable though. Your a lucky man," I smile, glancing at the coffee shop, "So...yeah. I'm gettinh coffee. You guys can come and hang if you want."

Ian

I smile back and nod, "Sure."

"Coffee!" Kyle squeals.

"No. You can have hot chocolate though," I tell him.

He pouts.

Ella

I chuckle and lead them there, ordering Coffee once I get there.